The three-day celebration of camping, art, alternative music and performance encouraged visitors to “get all noisy chicken”, with the help of live bands, electronica and DJs. 

Saturday’s festival got underway with a parade of performers weaving through the camping ground to the main stage to the beat of Bateria Grupa de Samba, and led by a Chinese dragon.

Bruce and Lyn Richardson and their daughter Courtney Old officially welcomed the crowd to the second Psyfari on their property. 

Mr Richardson, arriving on horseback to the cheers of the crowd, said he was amazed by the number of people who came out of the crowd to thank his family and thank them for having them on the property. 

“We really proud to be able to share what we believe is a beautiful spot in the world, not only this place but the whole valley, “Mr Richardson said. 

Mr Richardson said being approached by Psyfari organisers about holding the festival at the property, the family had been on “the best journey in the world”. 

Mrs Richardson described the festival simply as “fun”. 

“You have got to be open minded, but they are lovely people,” she said. 

As well as music, the Psyfari program included jugglers, fire twirlers, dancers, acrobats, visual artists and workshops including macramé, tribal bellydancing, shamanic healing and meditation. 

However, for many of the visitors, the festival was just as much about enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Capertee Valley. 

“It’s got a good atmosphere and fun people and it’s such a beautiful valley,” said Sydney visitor Lisa Sal. “It’s a fun little festival in a very beautiful place.”